Bity

Bity is a Swiss cryptocurrency brokerage and institutional execution desk established in 2014. The platform operates primarily as an over-the-counter (OTC) execution service for substantial transactions rather than an open-order-book retail exchange, handling orders through counterparty networks to mitigate slippage and market impact.

Corporate background and leadership

Headquartered in Switzerland, Bity was co-founded by Chief Executive Officer Alexis Roussel and Chief Operating Officer Yves Honoré, alongside Chief Technology Officer Alejandro Avilés. The firm is a Swiss financial intermediary, storing and processing client data within Switzerland.

Trade execution and services

Rather than requiring users to manually manage trades through an exchange order interface, Bity executes orders directly on behalf of clients. The firm focuses on large-volume transactions through counterparties. Alongside core digital asset execution, the company provides Bity Gold, an offering centered on gold-related transactions. Trades are carried out off-exchange, targeting private banks, asset managers, family offices, and corporate accounts.

Account requirements and fee structure

Bity operates high entry thresholds tailored to professional participants. The service enforces a minimum trade size of CHF 100,000 per trade or an annual volume commitment of CHF 250,000. Because trades are executed via an OTC desk, execution costs are provided directly through transaction instructions rather than structured through traditional maker-taker retail fee schedules.

Verification and operational limits

Onboarding requires mandatory compliance checks under Swiss financial intermediary regulations. Individual and corporate applicants must submit identity verification documents and verified proof of the origin of funds. Clients must complete identity verification and document the origin of funds under Swiss compliance checks.